Entrepreneurship Iconic Director Kenny Leon Wins First Career Tony Award For A Raisin In The SunCarolyn M. BrownJune 10, 2014September 29, 2017 by Carolyn M. BrownJune 10, 2014September 29, 20171412 Kenny Leon won his first career Tony on Sunday night for best director for the Broadway revival of Lorraine Hansberry’s 1959 play A Raisin in... Read more
Arts and Culture Q&A: ‘A Raisin in the Sun’ Director Kenny Leon on Denzel, Tupac and the State of the American DreamDarren SandsMarch 4, 2014November 18, 2017 by Darren SandsMarch 4, 2014November 18, 20171506 The cultural relevance of the play’s central question -- What happens to a dream deferred? -- seems no more lost on Mr. Leon than it... Read more
Arts and Culture The Oscars Decoded: 12 Black Actors Who Won & Their Career ImpactDarralynn HutsonFebruary 24, 2012September 22, 2012 by Darralynn HutsonFebruary 24, 2012September 22, 20121937 With The Help's Viola Davis & Octavia Spencer up for Oscars at the 84th Academy Awards, we take a look at the 12 Black actors... Read more
Arts and Culture ‘Stick Fly’ Playwright Lydia Diamond On Race And ClassCarolyn M. BrownDecember 21, 2011December 21, 2011 by Carolyn M. BrownDecember 21, 2011December 21, 2011811 The talented playwright reveals secrets on Martha's Vineyard with her play Stick Fly, which is produced/scored by Alicia Keys... Read more